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Close to wonderful shops and restaurants in... - Review of Marriott Visalia

My husband has been working in the nearby area on and off for the past year and will only stay at the Merriott in Visalia. Everyone you encounter from the door man to the maids to the room service waitress (Marge I think) is wonderful. I went to visit with our three children and we were spoke to like family to all the staff. The pool and workout rooms are clean, the laundry is free, and the water in the lobby is always fresh with lemons or limes or grapefruit. The food in the restaurant was wonderful and the staff was kind and made us feel very welcome (my daughter sneezed once and the lovely staff brought us a box of tissues). Room service is equally great. The bread pudding is addictive so unless you want to order it every night save it for your last night. Our room was always kept clean and they noticed that my children had arrived and with out us asking put more cups and towels in the rooms (it's the attention to detail) and when we weren't quite ready to have the room made up one morning she asked when we would like her to come back.We had one slightly unpleasant experience with the parking but once we voiced our concerns it was taken care of immediately.The Hotel is close to wonderful shops and restaurants in downtown Visalia and drive an hour and you can be standing next to the largest tree in the world or playing in a river. Oh and make sure you get a bag of Cara Cara oranges to take home with you!

Room Tip: Get a room on the 7th floor facing the convention center for the best views.

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Stayed March 2013, traveled with family

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The room is average size and some of the edges of the walls are coming apart.Mattresses are not comfortable at all. They tried to pad it with extra mattress padding, but the problem is the cheap mattress, not really up to the Marriott standard I've encountered elsewhere.

Our first night of sleep was so so, given we checked in almost at midnight and were so dead tired we did not care about much. However, the 2nd night was awful due to the what seemed to be "jackhammer" noises coming from within the walls next to my bed. Each time someone uses the plumbing, the noise would start up. This happened at 3 am, then at 6 am, again at 9 am, and at 10am. I called to front desk to complain and was compensated with a free in room service breakfast and free internet for the 2 nights we stayed.

The check out process was very long due to the fact the front desk clerk, Sarah, did not know how to reverse the charges and then the sales manager, Christina, did not know either. I had to wait until Andrea (who was the only one who knew how to reverse the charges properly) to finish with her guest, which was a big group, before helping me. I waited almost 20 minutes...frustrating!!!!

Will I stay here again??? Probably not. I don't need jackhammer noises and a long wait to check out, that's for sure!

Room Tip: Make sure you ask if the room has no plumbing problem in the walls, especially room 716!

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Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Great Marriott property. Excellent customer service. Convenient walking location to downtown restaurants. As an Elite Marriott member, access to a terrific concierge lounge with full breakfast and full evening apps. On-site restaurant continually goes thru transitions: elegant or casual? Not always consistent. I've stayed here numerous times and it is one of my favorite Marriotts.

Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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I had to go to the Visalia Convention Center for a conference. The Marriott is essentially attached to the convention center, makes for easy stops back in the room during breaks. Can't beat the location. The lobby is updated and contemporary with nice sitting areas for conversation. There's a bar and a full service restaurant (I didn't eat there so can't comment on the food). Sufficient outdoor parking in a well lit parking lot. The doorman was also very helpful. Check in was efficient and the rooms are all updated and very spacious. Even though I was by the elevator, it was very quiet. The hotel is located right at the edge of downtown, and it's a one block walk to Main Street for Starbucks and restaurants. I had my dog with me and it was very convenient to walk him around the hotel and surroundings. Even at night, it felt safe and the area was well lit. This is one of the nicer Marriott's I've stayed at, I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back again. Since it was at the edge of downtown, also makes for easy access to the freeways.

Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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This hotel is attached to the Visalia Convention center which made it extremely easy to attend a conference held there. The rooms were comfortable and roomy and everything was well kept. They have a restaurant and lounge which were busy most evenings.

Room Tip: Try to get a room away from the second floor opening to the lobby below. This is noisy when you hav...

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Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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Good rooms; all kinds of services available. Neat downtown area within walking distance; shops, pubs and restaurants abounding. No fee parking; right next to the convention center. $10 a day for internet in room.

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Ask Al J about Marriott Visalia

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Stayed here twice for business, love this hotel. Great location right off the freeway, walking distance to fun bars, nice restaurants, and great shops. 2 blocks from Starbucks. Lots of free parking, easy access to the convention center. Front desk staff was consistently friendly, eager to help, and very efficient - I'd rank them higher than many other Marriotts. Our company hosted a function here and the catering was FANTASTIC - got rave reviews from all guests, but it's a different staff than in the restaurant, I believe. Hotel seemed a bit pricey for the area, but compared to the others I saw was well worth it.

Room Tip: Views of the mountains are gorgeous from the upper floors at the back of the hotel - try to request...

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Stayed February 2013, traveled on business

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